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Banks to stay shut for three days from April 29 to May 1 across various states

Several Indian states will see bank closures from April 29 to May 1 due to regional holidays including Parshuram Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. Here's a breakdown of city-wise shutdowns

29 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
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Three arrested for gang rape of minor girl in Ranchi

Police in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district have arrested three youths for allegedly gang raping a girl in Namkum; the FIR was filed by the victim’s father, and all accused have confessed to the crime

29 April,2025 01:02 PM IST | PTI
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SC denies bail to ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in custodial death case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, convicted in a 1990 custodial death case and serving a life sentence, stating there was no merit in his request for bail or sentence suspension

29 April,2025 12:58 PM IST | PTI
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Rahul Gandhi distributes solar-powered carts during Raebareli visit

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi began his two-day visit to Raebareli and Amethi by inaugurating a solar roof plant and handing over solar-powered carts to local residents in need, highlighting his party’s push for clean energy and grassroots support

29 April,2025 12:54 PM IST | PTI
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Indian student missing in Canada for three days found dead

A 21-year-old Indian student who had gone missing in Ottawa while on her way to view a rental room has been found dead, officials confirmed. The case is now under investigation as community groups and Indian authorities offer support to her family

29 April,2025 12:49 PM IST | PTI
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Manipur police to conduct survey to detect illegal Bangladeshi nationals

Manipur police have announced a statewide verification drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals living without valid documents, following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Key areas across Imphal Valley will be surveyed

29 April,2025 12:45 PM IST | PTI
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Congress chief asks PM for special Parliament session to discuss Pahalgam attack

Several opposition MPs have made a similar demand to the government in the wake of the dastardly attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed last week, leaving the nation grief-stricken and outraged

29 April,2025 12:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Akshaya Tritiya 2025 date, gold buying muhurat and why it’s so lucky

Falling on 30th April this year, Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring endless prosperity. Here's everything you need to know before you buy gold or start something new

29 April,2025 12:35 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
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Rahul Gandhi requests PM Modi for special session of both houses of Parliament

'The Opposition believes that a special session of both Houses of Parliament should be convened, where the representatives of the people can show their unity and determination,' Rahul Gandhi wrote in a letter to PM Modi on Tuesday

29 April,2025 12:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pahalgam terror attack India’s worst since 26/11, says envoy at UN

During the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network at the United Nations, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel termed the Pahalgam attack the worst since 26/11, called for global accountability, and criticised Pakistan’s open admission of terror support

29 April,2025 12:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump's trade war and bluster

Poilievre, who has been criticised for not taking a firmer stance against Trump, responded with a post of his own

29 April,2025 09:06 AM IST | AP
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Four children killed as vehicle smashes through Illinois building, police say

Those killed were between the ages of four and 18, Illinois State Police said in an emailed statement.

29 April,2025 08:53 AM IST | AP
Over 400 jobless teachers block roads in Kolkata

Over 400 jobless teachers block roads in Kolkata

They demanded to be reinstated or at least allowed to work until December 31. 

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Karun’s films have won seven national awards and as many Kerala State Awards

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Thiruvananthpuram | Agencies
India, France ink Rs 63,000-crore Rafale jet deal for navy

India, France ink Rs 63,000-crore Rafale jet deal for navy

Under the terms of reference, the delivery of the jets will have to start around five years after signing of the contract

29 April,2025 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
J&K passes resolution denouncing ‘barbaric terror attack on civilians’

J&K passes resolution denouncing ‘barbaric terror attack on civilians’

House members observe a two-minute silence to pay homage to the 26 people killed

29 April,2025 08:43 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies
TN Cabinet reshuffle: Mano Thangaraj sworn-in as minister in Stalin-led cabinet

TN Cabinet reshuffle: Mano Thangaraj sworn-in as minister in Stalin-led cabinet

The ceremony also marked the first meeting between Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi after the DMK government secured a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court against the Governor's delay in assenting to various Bills passed by the state Assembly

29 April,2025 04:51 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons

Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state had said last month that it would take the help of anti-drone technology to check the smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition from across the border

29 April,2025 04:37 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
No Rohingya or Bangladeshi immigrant illegally residing in Mathura: Police

No Rohingya or Bangladeshi immigrant illegally residing in Mathura: Police

The response from the police came after two petitioners in the ongoing Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute case wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanding action against illegal immigrants and scrap traders allegedly employing them in the district

29 April,2025 04:17 AM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban sexually explicit content on OTT

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban sexually explicit content on OTT

Terming the matter as an "important concern", the Supreme Court bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih said that it was for the legislature or the executive to introduce measures to address the issue

29 April,2025 03:57 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
IDBI Bank Q4 profit rises 26 pc to Rs 2,051 crore

IDBI Bank Q4 profit rises 26 pc to Rs 2,051 crore

Total income rose to Rs 9,035 crore in the period under review from Rs 7,887 crore in the January-March period of previous fiscal

28 April,2025 10:52 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
WATCH: Tourist who filmed Pahalgam attack shares chilling account

    WATCH: Tourist who filmed Pahalgam attack shares chilling account

    A shocking video from Jammu and Kashmir has gone viral, showing a tourist ziplining when gunshots suddenly rang out. The tourist, Rishi Bhatt from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was enjoying his adventure ride when terrorists reportedly opened fire nearby. In the video, loud gunfire can be heard, and the zipline operator is heard shouting “Allahu Akbar,” which sparked controversy on social media. Authorities swiftly took notice, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with Jammu and Kashmir Police have questioned the operator to understand the context. Rishi later shared that he was terrified and never imagined encountering such danger on a holiday. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.

    29 April,2025 01:03 PM IST
    Pakistan scrambles to mitigate Donald Trump tariffs, to send delegation to US

    Pakistan scrambles to mitigate Donald Trump tariffs, to send delegation to US

    According to ARY News, the delegation is likely to depart within a day or two.

    29 April,2025 08:52 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

    Power outage in Spain and Portugal affects millions of people

    The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center in a statement said there was no sign the outage was due to a cyberattack

    29 April,2025 08:51 AM IST | Barcelona | AP

    Trump admin launches race-based discrimination probe against Harvard Law Review

    Monday marked the first time that both sides met in court over the funding fight

    29 April,2025 08:50 AM IST | Washington | AP
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Mind the gap

    Mind the gap

    As Bombaywallahs grapple with the news of another impending key bridge closure—the Elphinstone bridge— our sutradhaars wonder if the joke is on them

    28 April,2025 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    27 April,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
    27 April,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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